The History of Consoles

PlayStation 2


Two iterations of the PlayStation 2 console, the original and the slim. On the left is a model SCPH-30001 with a vertical stand. On the right is a slimline model SCPH-70001 with a vertical stand, a DualShock2 and 8MB memory card plugged in. This is the JPG version.

Photo: Evan-Amos


Released: March 4, 2000

The PlayStation 2 (PS2) is a home video game console developed by Sony Computer Entertainment. (wikipedia)

Details:

  • Name for Console: PlayStation 2
  • Alias: PS2
  • Year Released: 2000
  • Discontinued: January 4, 2013
  • Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment
  • Product Family: PlayStation
  • Generation Number: 6th Generation
  • Backward Compatibility: Yes
  • Specifications:
    • CPU: Emotion Engine
    • GPU: Graphics Synthesizer
    • Memory: 32 MB RDRAM
    • Storage: 8 MB memory card, Optional HDD
    • Display Formats: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i
    • Sound: Dolby Digital, DTS, 48 kHz 16-bit PCM
    • Controller Input: DualShock 2 Controller
    • Extra: DVD Player. Sony also released a Slim Refresh version, the Slim PlayStation 2 (Slimline) in the year 2004.
  • Units Sold: 158.7 million units (As of 2023)
  • Predecessor: PlayStation Original
  • Successor: PlayStation 3
  • Company Website: N/A